Overview
Role- Lead Design Engineer
Salary- £60,000 - £75,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Type- Permanent
Location- Southampton
My client provides products and engineering solutions within the consumer product sector. They are looking for a Lead Design Engineer to join their team inSouthampton on a permanent basis.
Responsibilities
* Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
* New product and technology development, from concept to completion
* Supporting key decision making in the design department
* Leading a small team
* Reviewing orders and creating plans to modify designs or design from scratch
* Liaising with manufacturing providers
* Being involved in final assembly of products
* Being involved with technical updates and improvements
* Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
* Updating 3D models and drawings
* Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
* Checking drawings for sign off
* Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects
Qualifications & Attributes
* At least 4 years' experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
* Experience working with different materials, metal, plastics or in a highly regulated industry would be beneficial
* Experienced with full lifecycle product design
* Excellent proficiency with CAD software - ideally SolidWorks, Inventor or similar
* HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
* Proven ability to drive Engineering development
* Good mathematical and general engineering knowledge
* Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials - castings, machining etc.
* The ability to understand system requirements
* Excellent leadership skills with experience managing others
* Be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
* Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible
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